Pre-Game Talk: PDSF: (2) San Jose Sharks vs. (3) Los Angeles Kings (Schedule in OP)

[KBA4life]

Bleh. Tired of the sharks. I don't even hate them, just bored with them and the stupid "beat LA" chant. Would have rather seen the Ducks. Oh well, I guess there's always next year.

Exactamundo

 

[Reclamation Project]

"Thomas Hickey."

WHAT THE ****

 

[theMajor]

cant wait, gonna be a great series!

 

[kingsholygrail]

The new playoff format makes a Kings vs Ducks an inevitable meeting, honestly.

 

[HYORI 1963]

It always concerns me when fans are overconfident or already looking ahead to the next series. Don't let their recent struggles fool you, there's a reason why they have a better record than the kings.

 

[YP44]

The new playoff format makes a Kings vs Ducks an inevitable meeting, honestly.

at some point for sure.
hopefully this year

 

[kingsholygrail]

It always concerns me when fans are overconfident or already looking ahead to the next series. Don't let their recent struggles fool you, there's a reason why they have a better record than the kings.

Pretty evenly matched, I think. Aside from that terrible January, the Kings would be right up there with them and the Ducks.

 

[takk]

Can't wait for the series to start. This pic is awesome.

 

[DocWest]

^ The old fat guy on the right doesn't approve, lol.

 

[Reclamation Project]

Pretty evenly matched, I think. Aside from that terrible January, the Kings would be right up there with them and the Ducks.

"Aside from that terrible month..." Chapter 4 in Kings Hockey 101.

 

[DocWest]

****ing January, man.

 

[kingsholygrail]

"Aside from that terrible month..." Chapter 4 in Kings Hockey 101.

Reasons why we'll never win the Pacific Division.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

"Aside from that terrible month..." Chapter 4 in Kings Hockey 101.

Our annual disclaimer, yeah.

It always concerns me when fans are overconfident or already looking ahead to the next series. Don't let their recent struggles fool you, there's a reason why they have a better record than the kings.

I haven't seen much/any of that, really, unless I'm maybe misreading something. The only overconfidence I've seen is Ducks fans thinking they have a bye to the next round and the survivor of Kings/Sharks. Though I don't blame them for blocking out the first round in their minds recently...

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Reasons why we'll never win the Pacific Division.

Whatever awards show that is that keeps getting in the way needs a Dr. Doan visit.

 

[takk]

One of the reasons why the home team won every game last year was last change advantage. Thornton - Burns line just abused the Richards line and had their way with the Kings, I hope Sutter will take measures to prevent that, don't want to see the same thing again.

 

[takk]

Ahaha, btw does anyone remember that last year someone posted a video of a woman who is reading Sharks fans' reactions after series loss? That was mean as hell, but incredibly funny

 

[Reclamation Project]

Whatever awards show that is that keeps getting in the way needs a Dr. Doan visit.

I think the Frank J. Selke trophy needs a delivery from Dustin Brown in the form of two quick elbows and a heat-seeking knee.

 

[Buddy The Elf]

I'm excited for this to start already. It is always exciting when the Kings and Sharks play even if I don't particularly hate them or their fans. I just hope whoever wins this series takes care of the Ducks in the second round should the Ducks make it that far.

 

[Degenerate]

If the Kings win the 1st 2 games, they can sweep this series...

Realistically though, 4-2 Kings

 

[damacles1156]

I see the series going Seven games, this Sharks core knows it's window is closing.

The Sharks will be playing hard every game.

 

[Leidi J]

Hey that was stressful too!

But we got this. I wonder what that status of Torres is.

"Sharks coach Todd McLellan said forward Raffi Torres will be ready to play in the postseason"

http://www.mercurynews.com/sharks/ci_25539886/sharks-torres-ready-postseason-hertl-possibility

Kevin Kurz ‏@KKurzCSN
Hertl expected to be ready by playoff opener, could return this weekend for #SJSharks http://www.csnbayarea.com/sharks/sharks-rookie-hertl-expected-return-playoffs …

What's the status of your walking wounded? I assume Doughty is fine and will be ready to play.

 

[Reclamation Project]

What's the status of your walking wounded? I assume Doughty is fine and will be ready to play.

He should be ready to go for Game 1.

 

[Leidi J]

He should be ready to go for Game 1.

Good. Fully healthy squads on both sides is the way it should be.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Funny how the playoffs are a magic elixir for everything from concussions to broken legs.

 

[Reclamation Project]

Good. Fully healthy squads on both sides is the way it should be.

I agree. This is going to be one hell of a series.